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Sugar industry likely to get sweet reprieve amid ethanol, pricing shocks

Centre's move to allow 1.5 million tonnes of sugar exports offers relief to a stressed sector grappling with ethanol allocation cuts, cane price hikes, and growing political pressure

IOCL, BPCL, HPCL hit 52-week highs; What's driving OMCs to outperform?

In the past one week, the BSE Oil & Gas index up 3.4 per cent, as compared to 0.91 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

BPCL shares rise 2% after positive earnings; Q2 breakdown here

BPCL shares rose after it reported a 168 per cent Y-o-Y jump in standalone net profit at ₹6,442 crore for the second quarter

Ethanol makers slam OMCs' 2025-26 supply tender over allocation policy

Both grain and sugarcane ethanol producers criticise OMCs' allocation for 2025-26, citing unfair distribution, capacity underuse, and potential negative impact on the sugar sector

HPCL gains 2%, stock hits all-time high; market cap nears ₹ 1 trillion

In the past two months, the stock price of HPCL has gained 15 per cent after the company said June 2025 quarter (Q1FY26) witnessed a strong operational and financial performance.

SC seeks govt, OMCs' reply on biodiesel off-take plea by producers' body

The Supreme Court sought a response from the government and OMCs on a petition by biodiesel producers citing poor off-take, policy lapses and heavy losses despite set targets

Barring a few macro risks, oil marketing firms seem to be in a sweet spot

China today has the largest refining capacity globally, with its refining capacity to reach 21 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2025

Cabinet approves ₹300 LPG subsidy for PMUY beneficiaries in 2025-26

The ₹300 per cylinder subsidy will be provided for up to 9 refills in FY 2025-26, benefiting over 10 crore PMUY consumers and ensuring affordable access to clean cooking fuel

HPCL, BPCL: OMCs, paint, tyre, aviation stocks rally after oil slips 5%

BPCL, HPCL, IOC, Asian Paints, and other downstream oil companies' stock surged, while ONGC, Oil India dropped after Brent crude oil slipped 5 per cent

How to trade HPCL, BPCL, ONGC as Crude Oil boils to 5-month high at $77/bbl

Technical chart shows that this oil-related India-listed stock - OIL India - can potentially rally up to 27% from here on as Crude Oil soars on Israel-Iran war fears.

India-Pak tensions: Essential services go extra mile to serve border states

National transporter Indian Railways was running special trains to handle increased traffic out of Jammu and Kashmir

Tailwinds for oil marketing companies in India as margins remain robust

Downstream businesses like the oil marketing companies (OMCs) and gas players gain

OMC shares gain up to 6% on lower crude oil prices; should you buy or hold?

While Motilal Oswal Financial Services think the rally in OMC stocks is now entering the last phase, the brokerage firm still see a few positive catalysts.

Ethanol blending programme: Grains to make up for lower sugar production

Grains look to surpass sugarcane again as the primary feedstock for ethanol, a process that may be helped by government incentives to convert mills into dual-feed ones

HPCL, BPCL, IOC: Time to buy or sell OMCs as govt hikes excise duty?

Technically, HPCL, BPCL stock seem to be favourably placed on the charts with key support at ₹ 324 and ₹ 255, respectively. IOC stock chart however flags a caution sign.

Excise duty on petrol, diesel raised by Rs 2 a litre after 34 months

OMCs to absorb extra cost, retail prices may be cut if global prices remain low, Minister says

Commercial LPG cylinders' price slashed by ₹41, domestic rates unchanged

The previous revisions came on 1 March, when commercial LPG prices were hiked by ₹6 after a reduction of ₹7 in February

Public sector oil, gas companies weigh term pacts; no formal talks yet

US push to sell more energy to India coincides with stable global crude, LNG prices

Capital expenditure to weigh on oil marketing companies' cash flows

Despite no Budget FY26 provisions, OMCs may be partially compensated for LPG under-recovery

India Energy Week: Russian shipments to be restored by March, says BPCL

BPCL to enter new non-fuel retail biz, develop large scale roadside amenities along new highways